Botanical printing workshop at Westonbirt arboretum Nov 2/3rd 10-4pm

£225.00

Learn the techniques of botanical printing with Jane Goodall at her comprehensive weekend workshop at the beautiful location of Westonbirt arboretum. This workshop is designed for both beginners and experienced printers. Master the techniques that will help you to achieve consistently beautiful results.

 

     

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Description

What You Will Learn:

  • Basic Techniques: Step-by-step demonstrations and explanation of techniques will be given throughout the day. Only 8 participants will be enrolled to ensure you get the best teaching experience.
  • Use of natural Dyes and mordants: Gain experience using metal salts such as iron to enhance your print quality. Use natural dyes and dye/tannin carrier blankets to create beautiful background colours.
  • Practical Tips: Gain insights to remove guesswork and ensure consistent and beautiful results with your botanical printing.

Workshop Schedule: November 2/3rd at the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm

  • Saturday: Create a table runner using raw silk with last year’s successful workflow. In the afternoon, prepare two projects (silk or linen) for completion on Sunday.
  • Sunday: Continue the projects with dye and tannin blankets to add beautiful coloured backgrounds. Refine techniques, explore various printing approaches, and benefit from a show-and-tell session with workflow tips and tricks.
  • Vegan-friendly options are available with plant-based textiles. Please inform me in advance if you require this.

Participant Success: The images shown are examples of work created by previous participants, many of whom had no prior experience with botanical printing.

What’s Included:

  • Expert tuition at the Arboretum Learning Centre
  • All textiles and materials (worth approx. £40)
  • Preparation and scouring of textiles
  • Comprehensive class notes
  • You will have access to autumnal leaves from the beautiful arboretum.
  • Tea and coffee
  • Free parking and entry to Westonbirt. You will have access to all facilities including the shop and restaurant.

Location: The stunning location of Westonbirt arboretum is in Gloucestershire on the A433 approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) southwest of Tetbury. GL8 8QS.

Special Offer: Order before September and you will receive a free download of ‘The Botanical Printing Guide, worth £75, which includes lifetime access to video walkthroughs and membership of the Facebook mentorship group.

The detailed class notes will be sent to all participants nearer the time of the workshop.